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Macon
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Just Tap'd in downtown hosts a beer event on April 25 that offers a curated selection of craft beers and a rotating pizza menu to bring the community together. The brewpub, operating since 2014, fosters friendly gatherings + local connections. The Macon Melody
- ➤ A couple was rescued after their boat overturned on the Ocmulgee River near Highway 96 Sunday, prompting the DNR to issue safety tips to check weather conditions and carry proper gear (life jackets, throwable devices, fire extinguishers) when boating. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Theus from the Cherry Blossom Festival explained the lifespan of a cherry tree — noting that historic practices helped many trees thrive in Middle Georgia. The Macon Newsroom
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council held a ribbon cutting on Monday, Apr. 20 at 1:00 p.m. to open its new 32,000 sqft Head Start Center — a facility designed to serve nearly 400 children with students arriving in August. WGXA
- ➤ Mercer President Penny Elkins discussed her plans for future initiatives and shared insights after her first four months on the job in an interview. The conversation highlighted steps to drive Mercer’s progress in the local community. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Bibb County Schools is reviewing two proposals to change L.H. Williams—one to convert it into a pre-K center and the other to realign attendance boundaries—with community feedback gathered at an in-person meeting Monday and a virtual town hall today at 5 p.m.—and a final decision expected by June. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michael Hokanson from the Georgia Department of Public Health explains how Macon residents can protect themselves from infectious diseases (by practicing good hygiene and seeking vaccination) to curb spread. The Macon Newsroom
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local athletes from Central Georgia are preparing for the NFL Draft as they either attend the event in Pittsburgh or watch from home — CJ Allen and Romello Height are among the standouts expected in the early rounds. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Macon schools earned playoff spots in GHSA soccer and baseball. ACE secured No. 2 seeds in both girls and boys soccer with games at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and ACE — the only public school in baseball — will begin its best-of-three series Friday while Central and Howard advanced. The Macon Melody
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Blair Crimmins Live
9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — $10 cover — Experience Atlanta's genre-blending ensemble in the historic setting of Grant's Lounge.
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Sunday Night Jam Session
9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Ticket limited to 10 per customer — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Legendary Sunday Night Jam Session.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30 – 9:00 p.m. — Just Tap'd Macon — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit early with vibrant drinks, contests, and lively vibes in downtown Macon.
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Alabama Concert
7-9 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the legendary country band Alabama with special guest Jamey Johnson in a night of live music.
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Georgia 5K Run for Breast Cancer
8-10 a.m. — The Shoppes at River Crossing — Registration fees apply — A family-friendly 5K run/walk supporting breast cancer awareness and research.
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers with The Marshall Tucker Band
7-10 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket details available soon — Get ready to rock with a legendary double bill of classic rock icons.
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Georgia Mining Safety Alliance Conference 2026
May 13-14 — Idle Hour Golf & Country Club — Registration required — Enhance safety culture with expert-led workshops designed to reduce workplace accidents and inspire a dedicated safety community.
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